Waitress Received A $10,000 Tip That Covered Her Student Loans

Giving a 20 or 30 percent tip is already pretty generous, but paying off the server’s student loans is on a whole new level.

Cayla Chandara, a waitress at Noi Thai Cuisine in Waikiki, must have given some exceptional service, because a couple not only gave her a $400 tip, but when she tracked them down to thank them, the couple gave her $10,000 to cover her student loans and debt.

Chandara, 22, said that while talking with the Australian couple at the restaurant, she told them she was initially in Hawaii for school, but had to take time off to work two jobs and get by. The couple had a $200 dinner, and doubled that number for a $400 tip, according to Civil Beat.

During their conversation that night, the couple mentioned where they were staying, so Chandara tracked them down, gave them a thank you note with some flowers and chocolates. Being impressed by the young girl again, the couple went back to the restaurant that night to offer her $10,000 to cover any debt she had, allowing her to go back to school without monetary stress.

Definitely a heartwarming, life-changing story. While the couple asked to remain anonymous, at least one person will be forever grateful for their generosity.